Coenoma Enables Offline Playback in App — Continues Focus on Closed Radio Broadcasting

Coenoma LLC has introduced offline playback functionality to its official listener app for 'Coenoma,' a private radio broadcasting tool. Users can now download episodes in advance and enjoy audio content seamlessly, even in areas with poor connectivity or while on the move. This update coincides with a reflection on over a year since the app’s launch and reaffirms Coenoma’s strategic focus on 'closed radio broadcasting.'

Key Features of Offline Playback

Offline Playback: Episodes can be downloaded in advance, enabling uninterrupted playback regardless of network conditions.

Audio Quality Selection: Users can choose between standard quality (64kbps) and high quality (128kbps) during download, balancing data usage and sound fidelity.

Wi-Fi-Only Download: Users can set downloads to occur only when connected to Wi-Fi, helping to avoid excessive mobile data usage.

Batch Download and Library Management: Supports downloading multiple episodes at once and managing downloaded content through a dedicated library.

Download by quality and manage in one library. Play even in airplane mode.

This feature enables reliable access to Coenoma’s audio content in environments such as vehicles during transit or areas with weak signal strength, where listening was previously difficult.

Key Developments Since App Launch

Including this latest update, Coenoma has consistently enhanced both listener experience and operational efficiency for content providers. Key features are categorized below.

Listening and Usage (Listener Experience)

Offline Playback: Download episodes to listen anywhere, even without signal (newly supported; see details above)

Resume Playback: The app displays and resumes from the last listened position in ongoing episodes

Direct Episode Access via Links: Opening a shared link directly opens the corresponding episode in the app, improving shareability via internal tools like Slack

Filtering and Sorting: Users can easily find episodes by listening status (not started, in progress, completed), download status, or group

View Toggle and Repeat Playback: Supports compact list views and repeat playback for individual episodes

Stable Background Playback: Playback continues smoothly even when the app is minimized or network conditions fluctuate

Bookmarking: Save episodes of interest for later listening

Upcoming Episode Notification: Attempting to access an unpublished episode shows a polite message with the scheduled release time instead of an error

Filter by listening status or download status to find the right episode

※ Ongoing improvements to listening experience are also documented in app usability updates.

Operations and Analytics (For Broadcasters and Administrators)

Viewing Analytics: Track audience engagement through CSV exports and active user trends

Pause Plan: Temporarily suspend broadcasting while maintaining listener access at a reduced cost

Group Broadcasting and Notifications: Deliver content to specific departments or groups and notify via app push notifications

Security and Enterprise Integration

SSO Group Sync: Automatically assign viewing and management permissions based on group data from corporate identity providers

Why Focus on 'Closed Radio Broadcasting'?

Coenoma differs from open, public audio platforms. Our focus is on audio content meant for 'specific audiences only' — such as internal corporate radio, community-exclusive broadcasts, or member-only content. By restricting access, organizations can share more candid and relevant information.

This 'closed' premise allows Coenoma to build specialized features in three key areas:

Access Control: Simple yet secure methods like passphrases or account-based access to define who can listen

Security: Enterprise-grade security including SSO (SAML2.0 / OpenID Connect), automatic permission assignment based on group data, and a protected content delivery infrastructure

Operational Efficiency: Bulk user management, viewing analytics, and group-based broadcasting and notifications

While public platforms aim to 'reach as many people as possible,' Coenoma is dedicated to 'delivering securely to a defined audience.' The new offline playback feature is another step toward ensuring listeners in closed networks can enjoy content anytime, anywhere.

Going Forward

Coenoma will continue to focus on closed radio broadcasting, actively developing a user-friendly tool for both listeners and broadcasters.

Official Listener Apps

- iOS App (App Store)

- Android App (Google Play)

About Coenoma

Service Overview

'Coenoma' is an audio broadcasting tool that enables private, restricted access for specific teams or communities. It offers a Light Plan (accessible via passphrase) and a Secure Plan for enterprises. Learn more on our service page.

Company Overview

- Company: Coenoma LLC

- Representative: Yuuto Kikuchi

- Founded: February 2024

- Headquarters: Wizard Building 402, 1-4-3 Asamacho, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

- Business: Providing 'Coenoma,' an easy-to-use tool for private audio broadcasting to specific teams and communities

- Website: https://corp.coenoma.com/

Inquiries

For inquiries about the Secure Plan, please contact us here.